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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200403-08] oftpd DoS vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
oftpd DoS vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200403-08
(oftpd DoS vulnerability)
Issuing a port command with a number higher than 255 causes the server to
crash. The port command may be issued before any authentication takes
place, meaning the attacker does not need to know a valid username and
password in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Impact
This exploit causes a denial of service.
Workaround
While a workaround is not currently known for this issue, all users are
advised to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package.
References:
http://www.time-travellers.org/oftpd/oftpd-dos.html
Solution:
All users should upgrade to the current version of the affected package:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=net-ftp/oftpd-0.3.7"
# emerge ">=net-ftp/oftpd-0.3.7"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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